Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Browned ground pork is tossed with tender-crisp broccoli florets, garlic, ginger, and a quick soy-based sauce. It is served over a single portion of fluffy rice for a fast, savory weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground pork (assumed total weight) and 1 broccoli crown, about 1.5 cups of florets. Cook 1/2 cup dry rice, which makes about 1 cup cooked. Save the second broccoli pack for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe
- Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Ground Pork Stir Fry (20 Minutes!)

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with White Mushrooms and Couscous
Description: Drumsticks roast at high heat until the skin is crisp, with halved mushrooms alongside to soak up the juices. They are served over quick herbed couscous.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb drumsticks (assumed total weight, about 3 drumsticks) and 4 oz mushrooms, which is half of one pack. Cook 1/2 cup dry couscous. Roast at 425 F for 35 to 40 minutes. Season the chicken while the oven preheats. The remaining mushrooms go into Wednesday's chili and Thursday's pan sauce.
Recipes:
- Lemon and Oregano Baked Chicken Drumsticks and Couscous
- Roast Chicken Drumsticks & Chutney Mayo
- Chicken and Mushrooms with Couscous

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Round Chili with Avocado
Description: Lean ground round simmers with beans, tomato, onion, and chili spices into a hearty single-serving bowl of chili. Sliced fresh avocado on top adds a cool, creamy contrast.
Sale items used: Ground Round, Hass Avocados, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Publix White Mushrooms (leftovers)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground round (assumed total weight), 1 can beans, 1 small diced beefsteak tomato (about 0.25 lb), 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms, and 1/2 avocado. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes. This makes a generous bowl, and any extra reheats well for lunch. Save the other 1/2 avocado for Friday by leaving the pit in and wrapping tightly, or just use a fresh one.
Recipes:
- Beef Chili with Avocado
- Beef Chili with Avocado Recipe
- Classic Beef Chili with Avocado & Crusty Bread

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Mushroom Pan Sauce and Roasted Broccoli
Description: A thick boneless pork chop is seared until golden, then rested while mushrooms and stock are cooked into a quick pan sauce. Broccoli roasts alongside until the edges are browned and crisp.
Sale items used: Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops, Publix White Mushrooms, Broccoli
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb boneless pork loin chop (assumed total weight, 1 large or 2 thin chops), 4 oz sliced mushrooms, and 1 broccoli crown cut into florets. Roast the broccoli at 425 F for 20 minutes while the chop sears, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Pork Medallions with Broccoli (One Pan Meal)
- Pan Seared Pork Chops in Wine and Mushroom Sauce
- Garlic Butter Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato and Avocado
Description: Shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter and tossed with al dente spaghetti and juicy diced tomato. Fresh avocado is folded in at the end for a creamy finish.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.4 lb peeled white shrimp (assumed total weight, about 6.5 oz), 1 beefsteak tomato (about 0.5 lb), 1 avocado, and 3 oz dry spaghetti. Cook the shrimp just 2 to 3 minutes per side so they stay tender.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe with Lemon, Parm Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Ground Pork (0.5 lb): $1.75
- Broccoli (x1 pack of 2): $6.00
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb): $1.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1 pack of 2): $6.00
- Ground Round (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Hass Avocados (x2): $1.98
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops (0.5 lb): $3.00
- White Shrimp (0.4 lb): $4.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.75 lb): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain rice, couscous, spaghetti
- Canned chili beans or kidney beans, canned diced tomatoes (optional), chicken stock
- Soy sauce, fresh or ground ginger, garlic, onion
- Chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, dried thyme or Italian herbs
- Butter, olive oil, vegetable oil, cornstarch, lemon or lemon juice